Q. Consider the following statements regarding geography of Assam:
- Dhubri is the westernmost district of Assam.
- Sadiya is considered the easternmost town of Assam.
- Karimganj forms the southernmost district of Assam.
- Kokrajhar shares the longest international boundary with Bangladesh among Assam’s districts.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
1, 2, and 3 only
Notes: Dhubri lies at the western extremity of Assam along the Bangladesh border. Sadiya in Tinsukia district is regarded as the easternmost town of the state. Karimganj district forms the southernmost part of Assam in the Barak Valley. Dhubri—not Kokrajhar—shares the longest stretch of Assam’s international boundary with Bangladesh. Hence, statements 1, 2, and 3 are correct, while statement 4 is incorrect.